Living Word Christian Academy in Rio Rancho, NM serves 24 co–ed students in grades 1 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 2007, the school operates as an alternative private school with a Pentecostal orientation using the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 4 teachers supporting small class sizes.
The student body is 87.5% students of color, ranking Living Word Christian Academy among the top 20% of New Mexico private schools for diversity.
Located in the North Hills neighborhood, this Rio Rancho private school offers a religious education program affiliated with the Pentecostal faith.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Living Word Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Living Word Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Living Word Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Living Word Christian Academy located?
Living Word Christian Academy is located in the North Hills neighborhood of Rio Rancho, NM.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Living Word Christian Academy is Gospel Light Baptist Academy (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Leap International Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Leap International Montessori School
Montessori School
1598 Sara Rd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-9433
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 35 students
Covenant School Of Rio Rancho
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1601 Barbara Loop Se
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 994-4600
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1
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Montessori School
3896 Corrales Rd
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
Corrales, NM 87048
(505) 897-8375
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 153 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Gospel Light Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1500 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 289-2130
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
4100 New Vistas Ct Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-1500
Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 898-1500
2.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 51 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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